Richard O'Hanlon Studio

Richard O’Hanlon Studio is an enthusiastic design led architecture practice, based in Bristol.

We create uplifting and delightful architecture that brings joy to the day-to-day.

We take the time to understand the unique character of a location, whether it’s an open space or an existing building, rural or urban.

We build relationships with the people we work with, to really understand what they need from a project.

Richard O’Hanlon Studio
Spike Island Workspace
133 Cumberland Road
Bristol, BS1 6UX

richard@rohstudio.co.uk
07728 380 733

Deppers Bridge Farm
Warwickshire, 2019 – present

A Grade II Listed Building in Warwickshire, the original timber frame farm house was built in the 17th Century, with numerous extensions constructed in the Victorian and Edwardian era. More recently, the farm house has been poorly maintained. Under the modern paint and decorations, large areas of the historic building were falling into disrepair. This complex project consists of three phases; restoration, conversion and addition. Listed Building Consent for all phases of the project has now been granted, with the first two phases to be completed in 2023.

Restoring the original timber framed farm house will require the full dismantling and repair of the 17th century timber framed sections of the house. Following repairs, the interior of the house will be insulated and refurbished using materials appropriate for the historic building.

The Victorian brick cart-shed has been converted into a self-contained guest studio. Previously concealed by plasterboard ceilings and partitions, the historic structure of load-bearing brick piers and elm roof trusses has been uncovered. The resultant open space is used as a kitchen, dining and living area. A mezzanine floor and staircase has been slotted behind the roof trusses to provide a bedroom, with the service spaces beneath. New oak framed windows and doors fill the large openings between the original brick piers.

To provide a space for living between the original farm house and the south-east facing courtyard, a garden room will be added. A glazed, oak framed extension will continue the rhythm of the cart shed elevation.